Pilot suffered an asymmetric collapse on take off, side impact into rocks.

Seriously Injured

13 Mar 2016

Male

28

EP

Nigel'sMorocco

5-10 Km/hCalmNot Turbulent

ParagliderFoot

SwingMistral

While ground handling the student stepped back and inadvertently took off. On leaving the ground the student turned the wrong way causing the risers to twist. The glider turned and crashed just below take off.

Minor Injuries

13 Mar 2016

Male

50

CP

Treak CliffUnited Kingdom

10-15 Km/hCalmLight Turbulence

ParagliderFoot

OzoneSwift 2

On take off pilot accidentally, and without realising, applied full speed bar while getting feet into pod harness. Approx 30 seconds into the flight the glider suffered a symmetric collapse at low level. Pilot impacted heavily on his side.

Seriously Injured:Lumbar Spine

13 Mar 2016

Male

52

P

PandyUnited Kingdom

25-30 Km/hModerateModerate Turbulence

Flexwing Hang GliderFoot

AvianPuma

Pilot was on his 2nd flight on high a performance glider. Light winds in landing field. The pilot misjudged his flare and the glider nosed in. Pilot swung through frame and dislocated shoulder. Minor glider damage

Seriously Injured:Hands, Arms, Shoulder

11 Mar 2016

Male

58

SwanboroughUnited Kingdom

0-5 Km/hCalmNot Turbulent

ParagliderFoot

OzoneElement 2

Student did not flare on landing and landed heavily twisting ankle.

Minor Injuries:Feet, Legs

6 Mar 2016

Female

34

EP

FirleUnited Kingdom

15-20 Km/hCalmLight Turbulence

ParagliderFoot

BGDWASP

Student launched glider and was lifted off and into the instructor. The instructor was knocked over dislocating his shoulder.

Unhurt

4 Mar 2016

Male

41

CP

Butser westUnited Kingdom

10-15 Km/hCalmLight Turbulence

ParagliderFoot

NovaMentor

Pilot attempted to top land but his glider stalled, without control input, from approx 1-1.5m. Pilot landed heavily with outstretched arm.

Seriously Injured:Hands, Arms, Shoulder

25 Feb 2016

Male

51

Tailbridge HillUnited Kingdom

5-10 Km/hCalmNot Turbulent

ParagliderFoot

U-turnInfinity 4

Student fell over having landed on top, into wind very well executed with glider down, then foot stuck in divot as he fell to one side - twisting his ankle.

Seriously Injured:Feet, Legs

24 Feb 2016

Male

56

Pilot

Tamaimo- nr Los GigantesSpain

5-10 Km/hModerateLight Turbulence

ParagliderFoot

BGDBase

Pilot misjudged his approach and lost more height than expected while on the downwind leg. Pilot crashed into a wall before being able to turn into wind.

Seriously Injured:Feet, Legs

18 Feb 2016

Male

51

AP

Combe GibbetUnited Kingdom

10-15 Km/hCalmLight Turbulence

ParagliderFoot

AdvanceBi Beta 4N/A

Pilot misjudged landing approach having been caught out by rising ground along flight path. Pilot landed with high ground speed having failed to get round into wind. Both pilot and passenger were unhurt.